Charles is a retired teacher who has lived in Colyton since 2006. He is married with three adult children and plays an active role in the local church.

Paul works as an author and television producer. He was chairman of the committee which built the Reece Strawbridge Centre, and is chairman of the East Devon Alliance. Now in their 20s, his four children grew up and went to school in Colyton.

Phil and wife Sarah have lived in Colyton for ten years and have two grown-up children and one granddaughter. Phil is a learning and development professional, working nationally and internationally. He sings with local sea shanty group the Chantry Buoys.

Barrie is a retired journalist and PR consultant who came to live in Colyton three years ago. He has two daughters, and five grandchildren. His great passions now are gardening and writing.

Colin’s family have farmed in Colyford since 1632. He was born in the village and farmed here for 45 years prior to his retirement four years ago. He has five children who have all been brought up locally and has been a member of Colyton Parish Council for 42 years.

Andrew is the third generation of his family to live in Colyton. He went to Colyton Primary School (as does his 10-year-old son) and the Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis. He works as an engineer at his father’s Colyton Garage and his hobbies are ‘anything car related’.

Howard has lived in Colyford for 18 years. He was previously Chairman of a large public company and Mayor of Colyford for three years. He is also currently a member of Colyton Parish Council. His main pastime interest is motorsport.